Nurse Refresher

Amy Ertwine; Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN)

Book Title: Nurse Refresher

Authors: Amy Ertwine and Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN)

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Introduction
Amy Ertwine
Preface
Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN)
Standards & Conceptual Approach
Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) and Amy Ertwine
I. Scope of Practice
1. 1.1. Scope of Practice Introduction
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2. 1.2 History and Foundation
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3. 1.3 Licensure, Regulations & Standards
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4. 1.4 Health Care Settings & Team
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5. 1.5 Nursing Education and the NCLEX
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6. 1.6 Legal & Ethical Considerations
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7. 1.7 Professional Organizations
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8. 1.8 Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
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9. 1.9 Learning Activities
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10. I. Glossary
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II. Communication
1. 2.1 Communication Introduction
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2. 2.2 Basic Communication Concepts
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3. 2.3 Communicating With Patients
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4. 2.4 Communicating With Health Care Team Members
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5. 2.5 Documentation
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6. 2.6 Putting It All Together
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7. 2.7 Learning Activities
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8. II Glossary
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III. Advocacy
1. 3.1 Advocacy Introduction
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2. 3.2 Basic Advocacy Concepts
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3. 3.3 Individual and Interpersonal Advocacy
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4. 3.4 Community and Organization Advocacy
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5. 3.5 Policy Advocacy
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6. 3.6 Steps to Becoming an Advocate
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7. 3.7 QSEN: Advocating for Patient Safety and Quality Care in Nursing Education
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8. 3.8 Spotlight Application
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9. 3.9 Learning Activities
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10. III Glossary
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IV. Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team
1. 4.1 Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team Introduction
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2. 4.2 IPEC Core Competencies
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3. 4.3 Values and Ethics for Interprofessional Practice
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4. 4.4 Roles and Responsibililites of Health Care Professionals
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5. 4.5 Interprofessional Communication
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6. 4.6 Teams and Teamwork
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7. 4.7 Conflict Resolution
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8. 4.8 Nursing Responsibilities in Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
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9. 4.9 Spotlight Application
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10. 4.10 Learning Activities
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11. IV Glossary
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V. Nursing Process
1. 5.1 Nursing Process Introduction
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2. 5.2 Basic Concepts
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3. 5.3 Assessment
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4. 5.4 Diagnosis
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5. 5.5 Outcome Identification
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6. 5.6 Planning
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7. 5.7 Implementation of Interventions
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8. 5.8 Evaluation
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9. 5.9 Summary of the Nursing Process
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10. 5.10 Learning Activities
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11. V Glossary
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VI. Management and Professional Issues
1. 1. 6 Management and Professional Concepts
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2. 6.1 Overview
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3. 6.2 Prioritization Introduction
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4. 6.3 Tenets of Prioritization
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5. 6.4 Tools for Prioritizing
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6. 6.5 Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning
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7. 6.6 Time Management
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8. 6.7 Spotlight Application
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9. 6.8 Learning Activities
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10. VI Glossary
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11. 7.1 Delegation & Supervision Introduction
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12. 7.2 Communication
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13. 7.3 Assignment
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14. 7.4 Delegation
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15. 7.5 Supervision
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16. 7.6 Spotlight Application
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17. 7.7 Learning Activities
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18. VII Glossary
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19. 8.1 Leadership & Management Introduction
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20. 8.2 Basic Concepts
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21. 8.3 Implementing Change
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22. 8.4 Spotlight Application
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23. 8.5 Learning Activities
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24. VIII Glossary
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25. 9.1 Legal Implications Introduction
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26. 9.2 Understanding the Legal System
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27. 9.3 Professional Liability and Your Nursing License
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28. 9.4 Frequent Allegations and SBON Investigations
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29. 9.5 Protecting Your Nursing License
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30. 9.6 Other Legal Issues
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31. 9.7 Spotlight Application
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32. 9.8 Learning Activities
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33. IX Glossary
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34. 10.1 Ethical Practice Introduction
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35. 10.2 Basic Ethical Concepts
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36. 10.3 Ethical Dilemmas
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37. 10.4 Ethics Committees
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38. 10.5 Ethics and the Nursing Student
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39. 10.6 Spotlight Application
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40. 10.7 Learning Activities
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41. X Glossary
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42. 11.1 Health Care Economics Introduction
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43. 11.2 Trends Related to Increased Health Care Costs
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44. 11.3 Health Care Funding
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45. 11.4 Health Care Reimbursement Models
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46. 11.5 Budgets and Staffing
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47. 11.6 Resource Stewardship and Case Management
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48. 11.7 Spotlight Application
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49. 11.8 Learning Activities
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50. XI Glossary
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51. 12.1 Quality and Evidence-Based Practice Introduction
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52. 12.2 Quality Care
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53. 12.3 Measuring and Improving Quality
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54. 12.4 Evidence-Based Practice and Research
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55. 12.5 Spotlight Application
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56. 12.6 Learning Activities
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57. XII Glossary
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VII. Preparation for the RN Role
1. 13.1 Preparation for the RN Role Introduction
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2. 13.2 Preparing for the NCLEX
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3. 13.3 Obtaining Your Nursing License
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4. 13.4 Applying for a Nursing Position
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5. 13.5 Transitioning to the RN Role
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6. 13.6 Lifelong Learner
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7. 13.7 Spotlight Application
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8. 13.8 Learning Activities
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9. XIII Glossary
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VIII. Burnout and Self-Care
1. 14.1 Burnout & Self-Care Introduction
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2. 14.2 Stress in the Health Care System
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3. 14.3 Identifying Stress in Self
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4. 14.4 Acknowledging Stress in Others
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5. 14.5 Organizational Stress & Retention Cycle
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6. 14.6 Mitigating Stress With Self-Care
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7. 14.7 Emerging Models
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8. 14.8 Spotlight Application
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9. 14.9 Learning Activities
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10. XIV Glossary
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IX. Safety
1. 15.1 Safety Introduction
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2. 15.2 Basic Safety Concepts
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3. 15.3 Safety Strategies
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4. 15.4 Culture of Safety
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5. 15.5 National Patient Safety Goals
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6. 15.6 Preventing Falls
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7. 15.7 Restraints
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8. 15.8 Safety Considerations Across the Life Span
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9. 15.9 Environmental Safety
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10. 15.10 Putting It All Together
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11. 15.11 Learning Activities
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12. XV Glossary
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X. Pharmacology
1. 2. Introduction to Pharmacology Readings
2. 16.1 Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics Introduction
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3. 16.2 Pharmacokinetics
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4. 16.3 Absorption
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5. 16.4 Distribution
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6. 16.5 Metabolism
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7. 16.6 Excretion
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8. 16.7 Pharmacodynamics
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9. 16.8 Types of Medications
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10. 16.9 Efficacy, Dose-Response, Onset, Peak, and Duration
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11. 16.10 Therapeutic Levels
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12. 16.11 Evaluating Effects
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13. 17.1 Legal/Ethical Introduction
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14. 17.2 Ethical and Professional Foundations of Safe Medication Administration by Nurses
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15. 17.3 Legal Foundations and National Guidelines for Safe Medication Administration
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16. 17.4 Cultural and Social Determinants Related to Medication Administration
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17. 17.5 Preventing Medication Errors
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18. 17.6 Learning Activities
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19. XVII. Glossary
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20. 3. Answer Key Chapter 1
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21. 4. Answer Key Chapter 2
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XI. Comfort
1. 18.1 Comfort Introduction
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2. 18.2 Comfort Basic Concepts
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3. 18.3 Pain Assessment Methods
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4. 18.4 Pain Management
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5. 18.5 Applying the Nursing Process
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6. 18.6 Putting It All Together
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7. 18.7 Learning Activities
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8. XVIII Glossary
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XII. Sleep and Rest
1. 19.1 Sleep & Rest Introduction
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2. 19.2 Basic Concepts
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3. 19.3 Applying the Nursing Process
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4. 19.4 Putting It All Together
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5. 19.5 Learning Activities
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6. XIX Glossary
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XIII. Diverse Patients
1. 20.1 Diverse Patients Introduction
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2. 20.2 Diverse Patients Basic Concepts
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3. 20.3 Patient's Bill of Rights
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4. 20.4 Cultural Competence
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5. 20.5 Health Disparities
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6. 20.6 Culturally Sensitive Care
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7. 20.7 Cultural Assessment
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8. 20.8 Culturally Responsive Care
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9. 20.9 Putting It All Together
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10. 20.10 Learning Activities
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11. 20.11 Supplementary Videos
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XIV. Spirituality
1. 21.1 Spirituality Introduction
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2. 21.2 Basic Concepts
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3. 21.3 Common Religions and Spiritual Practices
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4. 21.4 Applying the Nursing Process
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5. 21.5 Spiritual Care of Self
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6. 21.6 Putting It All Together
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7. 21.7 Learning Activities
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8. XXI Glossary
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XV. Physical Assessment
1. 23.3 Components of a Health History
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2. 5. Physical Assessment Readings
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3. 22.1 General Survey Introduction
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4. 23.4 Demographic and Biological Data
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5. 23.5 Reason for Seeking Health Care
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6. 22.2 Initiating Patient Interaction
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7. 23.6 Current and Past Medical History
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8. 22.3 Vital Signs
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9. 22.4 Basic Concepts
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10. 23.7 Family Health History
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11. 22.5 Expected Versus Unexpected Findings
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12. 23.8 Functional Health and Activities of Daily Living
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13. 23.9 Review of Body Systems
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14. 22.6 Sample Documentation
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15. 23.10 Sample Documentation
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16. 22.7 Checklist for General Survey
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17. 22.8 Learning Activities
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18. 23.11 Checklist for Obtaining a Health History
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19. XXII Glossary
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20. 23.12 Learning Activities
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21. XXIII Glossary
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22. 23.1 Health History Introduction
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23. Chapter Resources A: Sample Health History Form
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24. 23.2 Health History Basic Concepts
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XVI. Chapter 3 Blood Pressure
1. 24.1 Blood Pressure Introduction
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2. 24.3 Blood Pressure Assessment
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3. 24.2 Blood Pressure Basics
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4. 24.4 Sample Documentation
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5. 24.5 Checklist for Manual Blood Pressure
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6. 24.6 Supplementary Video of Blood Pressure Assessment
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7. 24.7 Learning Activities
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8. XXIV Glossary
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XVII. Chapter 4 Aseptic Technique
1. 4.1 Aseptic Technique Introduction
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2. 4.2 Aseptic Technique Basic Concepts
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3. 4.3 Aseptic Technique
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4. 4.4 Sterile Fields
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5. 4.5 Checklist for Hand Hygiene With Soap and Water
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6. 4.6 Checklist for Hand Hygiene With Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer
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7. 4.7 Checklist for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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8. 4.8 Checklist for Applying and Removing Sterile Gloves
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9. 4.9 Learning Activities
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10. IV Glossary
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XVIII. Chapter 5 Math Calculations
1. 5.1 Math Calculations Introduction
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2. 5.2 Math Basic Concepts
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3. 5.3 Military Time
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4. 5.4 Equivalencies
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5. 5.5 Rounding
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6. 5.6 Using Dimensional Analysis
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7. 5.7 Conversions
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8. 5.8 Tablet Dosage
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9. 5.9 Liquid Concentrations
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10. 5.10 Reconstituted Medication
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11. 5.11 Weight-Based Calculations
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12. 5.12 Safe Dosage Range
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13. 5.13 Intravenous Infusions
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14. 5.14 IV Infusion by Gravity
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15. 5.15 IV Infusion by Pump
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16. 5.16 IV Completion Time
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17. 5.17 Multi-Step Calculations
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18. 5.18 Learning Activities
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19. V Glossary
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XIX. Chapter 6 Neurological Assessment
1. 6.1 Neurological Assessment Introduction
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2. 6.2 Basic Neurological Concepts
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3. 6.3 Neurological Exam
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4. 6.4 Assessing Mental Status
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5. 6.5 Assessing Cranial Nerves
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6. 6.6 Assessing Sensory Function
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7. 6.7 Assessing Motor Strength
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8. 6.8 Assessing Cerebellar Function
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9. 6.9 Assessing Reflexes
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10. 6.10 Neurological Assessment
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11. 6.11 Sample Documentation
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12. 6.12 Checklist for Neurological Assessment
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13. 6.13 Learning Activities
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14. VI Glossary
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XX. Chapter 7 Head and Neck Assessment
1. 7.1 Head and Neck Assessment Introduction
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2. 7.2 Head and Neck Basic Concepts
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3. 7.3 Common Conditions of the Head and Neck
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4. 7.4 Head and Neck Assessment
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5. 7.5 Sample Documentation
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6. 7.6 Checklist for Head and Neck Assessment
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7. 7.7 Supplementary Video on Head and Neck Assessment
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8. 7.8 Learning Activities
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9. VII Glossary
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XXI. Chapter 8 Eye and Ear Assessment
1. 8.1 Eye and Ear Assessment Introduction
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2. 8.2 Eye and Ear Basic Concepts
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3. 8.3 Eye and Ear Assessment
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4. 8.4 Sample Documentation
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5. 8.5 Checklist for Eye and Ear Assessment
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6. 8.6 Supplementary Video on Eye Assessment
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7. 8.7 Learning Activities
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8. VIII Glossary
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XXII. Chapter 9 Cardiovascular Assessment
1. 9.1 Cardiovascular Assessment Introduction
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2. 9.2 Cardiovascular Basic Concepts
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3. 9.3 Cardiovascular Assessment
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4. 9.4 Sample Documentation
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5. 9.5 Checklist for Cardiovascular Assessment
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6. 9.6 Supplementary Videos on Cardiovascular Assessment
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7. 9.7 Learning Activities
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8. IX Glossary
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XXIII. Chapter 10 Respiratory Assessment
1. 10.1 Respiratory Assessment Introduction
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2. 10.2 Respiratory Basic Concepts
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3. 10.3 Respiratory Assessment
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4. 10.4 Sample Documentation
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5. 10.5 Checklist for Respiratory Assessment
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6. 10.6 Supplementary Video on Respiratory Assessment
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7. 10.7 Learning Activities
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8. X Glossary
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XXIV. Chapter 11 Oxygen Therapy
1. 11.1 Oxygen Therapy Introduction
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2. 11.2 Basic Concepts of Oxygenation
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3. 11.3 Oxygenation Equipment
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4. 11.4 Nursing Process Related to Oxygen Therapy
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5. 11.5 Sample Documentation
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6. 11.6 Checklist for Oxygen Therapy
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7. 11.7 Supplementary Videos on Oxygen Therapy
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8. 11.8 Learning Activities
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9. XI Glossary
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XXV. Chapter 12 Abdominal Assessment
1. 12.1 Abdominal Assessment Introduction
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2. 12.2 Gastrointestinal Basics
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3. 12.3 Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Assessment
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4. 12.4 Sample Documentation
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5. 12.5 Checklist for Abdominal Assessment
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6. 12.6 Supplementary Video on Abdominal Assessment
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7. 12.7 Learning Activities
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8. XII Glossary
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XXVI. Chapter 13 Musculoskeletal Assessment
1. 13.1 Musculoskeletal Assessment Introduction
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2. 13.2 Musculoskeletal Basic Concepts
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3. 13.3 Common Musculoskeletal Conditions
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4. 13.4 Musculoskeletal Assessment
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5. 13.5 Sample Documentation
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6. 13.6 Checklist for Musculoskeletal Assessment
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7. 13.7 Learning Activities
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8. XIII Glossary
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XXVII. Chapter 14 Integumentary Assessment
1. 14.1 Integumentary Assessment Introduction
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2. 14.2 Basic Integumentary Concepts
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3. 14.3 Common Integumentary Conditions
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4. 14.4 Integumentary Assessment
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5. 14.5 Sample Documentation
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6. 14.6 Checklist for Integumentary Assessment
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7. 14.7 Learning Activities
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8. XIV Glossary
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XXVIII. Chapter 15 Administration of Enteral Medications
1. 15.1 Administration of Enteral Medications Introduction
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2. 15.2 Basic Concepts of Administering Medications
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3. 15.3 Assessments Related to Medication Administration
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4. 15.4 Checklist for Oral Medication Administration
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5. 15.5 Checklist for Rectal Medication Administration
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6. 15.6 Checklist for Enteral Tube Medication Administration
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7. 15.7 Supplementary Videos on Administering Enteral Medications
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8. 15.8 Learning Activities
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9. XV Glossary
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XXIX. Chapter 16 Administration of Medications Via Other Routes
1. 16.1 Administration of Medications Via Other Routes Introduction
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2. 16.2 Basic Concepts
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3. 16.3 Checklist for Transdermal, Eye, Ear, Inhalation, and Vaginal Routes Medication Administration
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4. 16.4 Learning Activities
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5. XVI Glossary
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XXX. Chapter 17 Enteral Tube Management
1. 17.1 Enteral Tube Management Introduction
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2. 17.2 Basic Concepts of Enteral Tubes
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3. 17.3 Assessments Related to Enteral Tubes
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4. 17.4 Sample Documentation
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5. 17.5 Checklist for NG Tube Enteral Feeding By Gravity With Irrigation
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6. 17.6 Checklist for NG Suction
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7. 17.7 Learning Activities
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8. XVII Glossary
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XXXI. Chapter 18 Administration of Parenteral Medications
1. 18.1 Administration of Parenteral Medications Introduction
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2. 18.2 Basic Concepts
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3. 18.3 Evidence-Based Practices for Injections
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4. 18.4 Administering Intradermal Medications
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5. 18.5 Administering Subcutaneous Medications
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6. 18.6 Administering Intramuscular Medications
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7. 18.7 Applying the Nursing Process
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8. 18.8 Checklists for Parenteral Medication Administration
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9. 18.9 Sample Documentation
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10. 18.10 Learning Activities
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11. XVIII Glossary
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XXXII. Chapter 19 Specimen Collection
1. 19.1 Specimen Collection Introduction
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2. 19.2 Blood Glucose Monitoring
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3. 19.3 Nasal Specimen Collection
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4. 19.4 Oropharyngeal Specimen Collection
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5. 19.5 Sputum Specimen Collection
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6. 19.6 Stool Specimen Collection
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7. 19.7 Sample Documentation
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8. 19.8 Checklist for Blood Glucose Monitoring
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9. 19.9 Checklist for Obtaining a Nasal Swab
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10. 19.10 Checklist for Oropharyngeal Testing
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11. 19.11 Learning Activities
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12. XIX Glossary
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XXXIII. Chapter 20 Wound Care
1. 20.1 Wound Care Introduction
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2. 20.2 Basic Concepts Related to Wounds
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3. 20.3 Assessing Wounds
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4. 20.4 Wound Therapy
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5. 20.5 Wound Dressings
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6. 20.6 Sample Documentation
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7. 20.7 Checklist for Wound Assessment
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8. 20.8 Checklist for Simple Dressing Change
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9. 20.9 Checklist for Wound Culture
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10. 20.10 Checklist for Intermittent Suture Removal
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11. 20.11 Checklist for Staple Removal
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12. 20.12 Checklist for Wound Cleansing, Irrigation, and Packing
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13. 20.13 Checklist for Drain Management
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14. 20.14 Learning Activities
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15. XX Glossary
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XXXIV. Chapter 21 Facilitation of Elimination
1. 21.1 Facilitation of Elimination Introduction
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2. 21.2 Basic Concepts
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3. 21.3 Preventing CAUTI
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4. 21.4 Inserting and Managing Indwelling Urinary Catheters
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5. 21.5 Obtaining Urine Specimen for Culture
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6. 21.6 Removing an Indwelling Urinary Catheter
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7. 21.7 Managing Ostomies
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8. 21.8 Applying the Nursing Process to Catheterization
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9. 21.9 Sample Documentation
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10. 21.10 Checklist for Foley Catheter Insertion (Male)
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11. 21.11 Checklist for Foley Catheter Insertion (Female)
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12. 21.12 Checklist for Obtaining a Urine Specimen from a Foley Catheter
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13. 21.13 Checklist for Foley Removal
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14. 21.14 Checklist for Straight Catheterization – Female/Male (with Urine Specimen Collection)
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15. 21.15 Checklist for Ostomy Appliance Change
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16. 21.16 Learning Activities
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17. XXI Glossary
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XXXV. Chapter 22 Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning
1. 22.1 Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning Introduction
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2. 22.2 Basic Concepts Related to Suctioning
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3. 22.3 Assessments Related to Airway Suctioning
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4. 22.4 Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Suctioning Checklist & Sample Documentation
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5. 22.5 Checklist for Tracheostomy Suctioning and Sample Documentation
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6. 22.6 Checklist for Tracheostomy Care and Sample Documentation
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7. 22.7 Supplementary Videos on Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning
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8. 22.8 Learning Activities
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9. XXII Glossary
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XXXVI. Chapter 23 IV Therapy Management
1. 23.1 IV Therapy Management Introduction
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2. 23.2 Blood Collection & IV Therapy Basics
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3. 23.3 Intravenous Therapy Assessment
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4. 23.4 IV Therapy Site Assessment & Complications
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5. 23.5 Sample Documentation
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6. 23.6 Checklist for Primary IV Solution Administration
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7. 23.7 Checklist for Secondary IV Solution Administration
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8. 23.8 Sample Documentation
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9. 23.9 Checklist for Discontinuing an IV
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10. 23.10 Supplementary Video Related to IV Therapy
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11. 23.11 Learning Activities
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12. XXIII Glossary
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XXXVII. Care of the Older Adult
1. 19.1 Care of the Older Adult Introduction
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2. 19.2 Basic Concepts
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3. 19.3 Applying the Nursing Process
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4. 19.4 Learning Activities
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5. XIX Glossary
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XXXVIII. Infection
1. 9.1 Infection Introduction
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2. 9.2 Basic Concepts
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3. 9.3 Natural Defenses Against Infection
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4. 9.4 Infection
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5. 9.5 Treating Infection
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6. 9.6 Preventing Infection
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7. 9.7 Applying the Nursing Process
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8. 9.8 Putting It All Together
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9. 9.9 Learning Activities
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10. IX Glossary
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XXXIX. Integumentary
1. 10.1 Integumentary Introduction
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2. 10.2 Integumentary Basic Concepts
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3. 10.3 Wounds
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4. 10.4 Pressure Injuries
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5. 10.5 Braden Scale
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6. 10.6 Applying the Nursing Process
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7. 10.7 Putting It All Together
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8. 10.8 Learning Activities
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9. X Glossary
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XL. Cognitive Impairments
1. 6.1 Cognitive Impairments Introduction
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2. 6.2 Basic Concepts
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3. 6.3 Alzheimer's Disease
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4. 6.4 Applying the Nursing Process
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5. 6.5 Putting It All Together
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6. 6.6 Learning Activities
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7. VI Glossary
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XLI. Sensory Impairments
1. 7.1 Sensory Impairments Introduction
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2. 7.2 Sensory Impairments Basic Concepts
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3. 7.3 Applying the Nursing Process
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4. 7.4 Putting It All Together
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5. 7.5 Learning Activities
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6. VII Glossary
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XLII. Mobility
1. 13.1 Mobility Introduction
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2. 10.1 Musculoskeletal Introduction
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3. 10.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System
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4. 13.2 Basic Concepts
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5. 10.3 General Musculoskeletal System Assessment
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6. 13.3 Applying the Nursing Process
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7. 10.4 Common Musculoskeletal Disorders
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8. 13.4 Putting It All Together
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9. 10.5 Amputation
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10. 13.5 Learning Activities
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11. XIII Glossary
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12. 10.6 Fracture
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13. 10.7 Osteoarthritis
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14. 10.8 Osteoporosis
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15. 10.9 Rheumatoid Arthritis
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16. 10.10 Other Musculoskeletal Disorders
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17. 10.11 Learning Activities
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18. X Glossary
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XLIII. Nutrition
1. 14.1 Nutrition Introduction
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2. 14.2 Nutrition Basic Concepts
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3. 14.3 Applying the Nursing Process
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4. 14.4 Putting It All Together
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5. 14.5 Learning Activities
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6. XIV Glossary
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XLIV. Fluids and Electrolytes
1. 15.1 Fluids and Electrolytes Introduction
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2. 15.2 Basic Fluid and Electrolyte Concepts
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3. 15.3 Intravenous Solutions
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4. 15.4 Electrolytes
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5. 15.5 Acid-Base Balance
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6. 15.6 Applying the Nursing Process
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7. 15.7 Putting It All Together
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8. 15.8 Learning Activities
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9. XV Glossary
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XLV. Gas Exchange
1. 8.1 Oxygenation Introduction
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2. 8.2 Oxygenation Basic Concepts
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3. 8.3 Applying the Nursing Process
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4. 8.4 Putting It All Together
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5. 8.5 Learning Activities
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6. VIII Glossary
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XLVI. Gas Exchange Exemplars
1. 6.1 Respiratory Introduction
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2. 6.2 Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
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3. 6.3 General Respiratory System Assessment and Interventions
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4. 6.4 Common Respiratory Disorders
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5. 6.5 Asthma
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6. 6.6 COPD
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7. 6.7 Pneumonia
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8. 6.8 Lung Cancer
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9. 6.9 Tuberculosis
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10. 6.10 Respiratory Viral Infections
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11. 6.11 Other Disorders of Head and Neck
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12. 6.12 Learning Activities
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13. VI Glossary
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XLVII. Perfusion
1. 6. Perfusion Introduction
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2. 3.1 Blood Pressure Introduction
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3. 3.2 Blood Pressure Basics
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4. 3.3 Blood Pressure Assessment
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5. 3.4 Sample Documentation
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6. 3.5 Checklist for Manual Blood Pressure
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7. 3.6 Supplementary Video of Blood Pressure Assessment
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8. 3.7 Learning Activities
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9. 9.1 Cardiovascular Assessment Introduction
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10. 9.2 Cardiovascular Basic Concepts
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11. 9.3 Cardiovascular Assessment
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12. 9.4 Sample Documentation
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13. 9.5 Checklist for Cardiovascular Assessment
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14. 9.6 Supplementary Videos on Cardiovascular Assessment
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15. 9.7 Learning Activities
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16. Answer Key (Blood Pressure)
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17. Answer Key (Cardiovascular Assessment)
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18. Answer Key (IV Therapy Management)
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XLVIII. Perfusion Exemplars
1. 5.1 Cardiovascular Introduction
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2. 5.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
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3. 5.3 General Cardiovascular System Assessment
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4. 5.4 Common Cardiovascular Disorders
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5. 5.5 Hypertension
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6. 5.6 Arteriosclerosis & Atherosclerosis
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7. 5.7 Coronary Artery Disease
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8. 5.8 Heart Failure
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9. 5.9 Peripheral Arterial Disease
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10. 5.10 Venous Insufficiency
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11. 5.11 Deep Vein Thrombosis
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12. 5.12 Aneurysm
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13. 5.13 Infective Endocarditis
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14. 5.14 Learning Activities
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15. V Glossary
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XLIX. Elimination
1. 16.1 Elimination Introduction
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2. 16.2 Basic Concepts
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3. 16.3 Urinary Tract Infection
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4. 16.4 Urinary Incontinence
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5. 16.5 Urinary Retention
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6. 16.6 Constipation
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7. 16.7 Diarrhea
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8. 16.8 Bowel Incontinence
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9. 16.9 Applying the Nursing Process
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10. 16.10 Putting It All Together
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11. 16.11 Learning Activities
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12. XVI Glossary
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L. Elimination ~ GI Exemplars
1. 11.1 Gastrointestinal Introduction
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2. 11.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System
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3. 11.3 General Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System
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4. 11.4 Gastrointestinal Disorders
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5. 11.5 Appendicitis
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6. 11.6 Cholecystitis
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7. 11.7 Gastroenteritis
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8. 11.8 Diverticulitis
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9. 11.9 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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10. 11.10 Peptic Ulcer Disease
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11. 11.11 Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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12. 11.12 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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13. 11.13 Bowel Obstruction
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14. 11.14 Hernia
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15. 11.15 Hepatitis
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16. 11.16 Other Gastrointestinal Disorders
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17. 11.17 Learning Activities
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18. XI Glossary
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LI. Elimination ~ Urinary System
1. 8.1 Renal Introduction
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2. 8.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Urinary System
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3. 8.3 General Urinary System Assessment
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4. 8.4 Common Urinary System Disorders
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5. 8.5 Acute Renal Failure
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6. 8.6 Chronic Kidney Disease
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7. 8.7 Cystitis
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8. 8.8 Pyelonephritis
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9. 8.9 Glomerulonephritis
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10. 8.10 Urinary Incontinence
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11. 8.11 Urolithiasis
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12. 8.12 Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
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13. 8.13 Bladder and Prostate Cancer
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14. 8.14 Learning Activities
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15. VIII Glossary
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LII. Metabolism
1. 7. Overview of Metabolism
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2. 8. Diabetes Mellitus
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3. 9. Parathyroid Disease
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4. 10. Thyroid Disease
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5. Blood Glucose Monitoring
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6. Checklist for Blood Glucose Monitoring
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7. 11. Introduction to Metabolism Concept
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LIII. Metabolism Exemplars
1. 7.1 Endocrine Introduction
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2. 7.2 Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
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3. 7.3 General Endocrine System Assessment
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4. 7.4 Endocrine Disorders
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5. 7.5 Diabetes Mellitus
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6. 7.6 Thyroid Disorders
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7. 7.7 Adrenal Disorders
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8. 7.8 Parathyroid Disorders
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9. 7.9 Learning Activities
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10. VII Glossary
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LIV. Neural Regulation
1. 9.1 Neurological Introduction
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2. 9.2 Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Nervous System
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3. 9.3 General Assessment of the Nervous System
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4. 9.4 Common Neurological Conditions
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5. 9.5 Alzheimer's Disease
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6. 9.6 Parkinson’s Disease
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7. 9.7 Seizures and Epilepsy
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8. 9.8 Meningitis
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9. 9.9 Cerebrovascular Accident
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10. 9.10 Multiple Sclerosis
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11. 9.11 Myasthenia Gravis
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12. 9.12 Other Nervous System Disorders
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13. 9.13 Learning Activities
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14. IX Glossary
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LV. Cellular Regulation
1. 3.1 Hematology Introduction
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2. 3.2 Review of Hematology Anatomy & Physiology
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3. 4.2 Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Immune System
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4. 3.3 General Hematological System Assessment
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5. 4.3 Cancer
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6. 4.5 Autoimmune and Hypersensitivity Reactions
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7. 3.4 Common Hematological Disorders
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8. 3.5 Anemia
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9. 3.6 Iron-Deficiency Anemia
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10. IV Glossary
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11. 3.7 Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiency Anemia
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12. 3.8 Sickle Cell Disease
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13. 3.9 Polycythemia
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14. 3.10 Thrombocytopenia
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15. 3.11 Leukopenia
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16. 3.12 Aplastic Anemia
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17. 3.13 Learning Activities
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18. Glossary
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LVI. Concept Synthesis
LVII. Grief and Loss
1. 17.1 Grief and Loss Introduction
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2. 17.2 Basic Concepts
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3. 17.3 Applying the Nursing Process to Grief
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4. 17.4 Palliative Care Management
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5. 17.5 Nursing Care During the Final Hours of Life
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6. 17.6 Applying the Nursing Process at End of Life
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7. 17.7 Putting It All Together
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8. 17.8 Learning Activities
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9. XVII Glossary
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LVIII. Answer Key
1. Chapter 1 (Scope of Practice)
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2. Chapter 2 (Communication)
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3. Chapter 3 (Diverse Patients)
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4. Chapter 4 (Nursing Process)
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5. Chapter 5 (Safety)
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6. Chapter 6 (Cognitive Impairments)
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7. Chapter 7 (Sensory Impairments)
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8. Chapter 8 (Oxygenation)
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9. Chapter 9 (Infection)
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10. Chapter 10 (Integumentary)
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11. Chapter 11 (Comfort)
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12. Chapter 12 (Sleep and Rest)
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13. Chapter 13 (Mobility)
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14. Chapter 14 (Nutrition)
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15. Chapter 15 (Fluids & Electrolytes)
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16. Chapter 16 (Elimination)
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17. Chapter 17 (Grief and Loss)
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18. Chapter 18 (Spirituality)
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19. Chapter 19 (Care of the Older Adult)
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LIX. Answer Keys for Physical Assessment Chapters
1. Chapter 1 (General Survey)
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2. Chapter 2 (Health History)
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3. Chapter 3 (Blood Pressure)
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4. Chapter 4 (Aseptic Technique)
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5. Chapter 5 (Math Calculations)
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6. Chapter 6 (Neurological Assessment)
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7. Chapter 7 (Head and Neck Assessment)
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8. Chapter 8 (Eye & Ear Assessment)
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9. Chapter 9 (Cardiovascular Assessment)
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10. Chapter 10 (Respiratory Assessment)
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11. Chapter 11 (Oxygen Therapy)
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12. Chapter 12 (Abdominal Assessment)
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13. Chapter 13 (Musculoskeletal Assessment)
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14. Chapter 14 (Integumentary Assessment)
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15. Chapter 15 (Administration of Enteral Medications)
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16. Chapter 16 (Administration of Medications Via Other Routes)
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17. Chapter 17 (Enteral Tube Management)
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18. Chapter 18 (Administration of Parenteral Medications)
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19. Chapter 19 (Specimen Collection)
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20. Chapter 20 (Wound Care)
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21. Chapter 21 (Facilitation of Elimination)
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22. Chapter 22 (Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning)
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23. Chapter 23 (IV Therapy Management)
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LX. Answer Keys
1. Chapter 1
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2. Chapter 2
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3. Chapter 3
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4. Chapter 4
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5. Chapter 5
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6. Chapter 6
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7. Chapter 7
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8. Chapter 8
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9. Chapter 9
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10. Chapter 10
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11. Chapter 11
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12. Chapter 12
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Appendix
Appendix A: Sample NANDA-I Diagnoses
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Appendix B: Template for Creating a Nursing Care Plan
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Appendix C: Sample Abbreviated Care Plan for Scenario C
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Appendix D: Master Glossary
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Appendix: Classroom Activities
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Master Glossary
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Appendix C - Virtual Simulation
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Appendix A - Hand Hygiene and Vital Signs Checklists
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Appendix B - Wound Dressings
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Appendix C - Head-to-Toe Assessment Checklist
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Appendix D: Information Related to Other Skills Referenced on the NCLEX-PN Test Plan
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Appendix E - Master Glossary
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Versioning History
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Title: Nurse Refresher
Authors: Amy Ertwine and Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN)
Editor: Amy Ertwine
Contributor: Amy Ertwine
License: Nurse Refresher Copyright © by Amy Ertwine and Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
Primary Subject: Nursing